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The Homeschool Diner's Click-O-Matic Guide to Choosing a Homeschool Approach by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 Student's Learning Preferences (22 questions) Does this statement describe your student? 1. Enjoys using workbooks and worktexts. Take a look at these approaches: Workbooks; School-at-Home; Computer-Based Instruction. 2. Likes to read and would enjoy learning thru literature. Take a look at these approaches: Charlotte Mason; Literature-Based; Classical Education. 3. Enjoys creative projects that use scissors, glue, construction paper, poster board, and paper mache, or handicrafts, such as spinning, knitting, weaving, basket-making, candle-making, etc. Take a look at these approaches: Unit Studies; Unschooling; Waldof Homeschooling; Charlotte Mason; Enkie Homeschooling; Hands-On Learning. 4. Enjoys high-tech projects involving electronics, magnets, gears, microprocessors, robotics, etc. Take a look at these approaches: Hands-On Learning; Independent Research; Eclectic Homeschooling; Unschooling. Also visit the Homeschooling by Subject section for specific Science resources and curriculum. 5. Likes to learn from experts in each subject. Would enjoy watching a lecture series on TV or the computer or listening to lectures on audiotape or CD. Take a look at these approaches: Audio-Visual Materials; Computer-Based Instruction; Distance Learning (but programs vary - check to see which include online lectures); explore Gifted Enrichment options. 6. Likes fast-paced, visually exciting materials Take a look at these approaches: Audio-Visual Materials; Computer-Based Instruction (some computer- based programs are exciting and use interactive CD-Rom, others are dry as textbooks -- so look for online samples of ones you are considering). 7. Would like most learning to take place on the computer. Prefers key-boarding to writing. Take a look at these approaches: Computer-Based Learning; Independent Research; Distance Learning; School-at-Home (note: many Distance Learning and School-at-Home programs require hand-written assignments, check with each to find out). 8. Likes to learn using textbooks. Take a look at these approaches: Textbooks; Eclectic Homeschooling; Distance Learning (some distance learning programs use textbooks others use online worktexts so look for lesson samples and check with each). 9. Has a strong interest in a technical field. Likes to read journal articles, research papers, technical magazines, and technical websites. Take a look at these approaches: Independent Research; Eclectic Homeschooling; Unschooling; Distance Learning (look specifically for independent research classes); explore Gifted Enrichment options. 10. Likes to conduct research on new topics at the library and/or on the Internet. Likes to learn for the sake of learning. Take a look at these approaches: Independent Research; Computer-Based Learning; Eclectic Homeschooling; Unschooling; Distance Learning; explore Gifted Enrichment options. 11. Would enjoy choosing/designing own assignments and projects, and setting own goals. Take a look at these approaches: Independent Research; Unschooling; Eclectic Homeschooling; Distance Learning (some programs have more flexibility than others - check with each to find out). 12. Likes to memorize facts and trivia. Take a look at these approaches: School-at-Home; Classical Education (especially during the elementary years). 13. Prefers to have a lesson in each subject every day. Take a look at these approaches: School-at-Home; Montessori Homeschooling; Classical Education. 14. Likes to focus on one subject at a time. Becomes deeply involved in a topic, and enjoys studying it in depth and at length. Take a look at these approaches: Independent Research; Eclectic Homeschooling; Unschooling; Distance Learning (programs do vary so check into each); explore Gifted Enrichment options. 15. Likes to analyze and evaluate information. Take a look at these approaches: Independent Research; Classical Education (especially at the middle and high school level); Distance Learning (programs vary - check with each); explore Gifted Enrichment options. 16. Enjoys tracing connections between topics and events in different subject areas. Take a look at these approaches: Unit Studies; Independent Research; Hands-On Learning; Eclectic Homeschooling; Unschooling; explore Gifted Enrichment options. 17. Would like to learn by playing games or thru fun activities. Take a look at these approaches: Educational Games; Unit Studies; Unschooling, Workbooks (look for those with puzzlers and brain games). 18. Enjoys educational TV shows and videos or documentaries. Take a look at these approaches: Audio-Visual Materials; Computer-Based Instruction (look for those with video segments); Eclectic Homeschooling. 19. Enjoys learning thru life experiences, hands-on apprenticeships, and agricultural or entrepreneurial enterprises. Take a look at these approaches: Unschooling; The Moore Formula; Hands-On Learning; Eclectic Homeschooling. 20. Prefers to learn by doing. Is very active -- a kinesthetic learner -- who likes hands-on activities. May have little patience for formal studies. Take a look at these approaches: Hands-On Learning; Educational Games; Montessori Homeschooling; Unschooling 21. Enjoys traditional school methods of learning. Take a look at these approaches: School-at-Home; Classical Education; Distance Learning (programs vary -- check into each). 22. Either doesn't have strong learning preferences or likes a variety of learning materials and approaches. Take a look at these approaches: Eclectic Homeschooling; Unit Studies; let your child try out a few different options to find out which is the best fit. Back to the Click-O-Matic Quiz |
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